MANILA -- Zanjoe Marudo is seen portraying two characters in the first teaser trailer released for an upcoming comedy flick by box-office director Wenn Deramas. After starring in "24/7 In Love" as a gay man who has "one-night stand" with his female friend, the 30-year-old actor will take on another flamboyant role in "Bromance: My Brother's Romance." The role is a dream-come-true of sorts for the hunk actor, who has been vocal about wanting to play more gay characters onscreen. In the teaser released online Friday by Star Cinema, Marudo is seen as two characters -- one, an apparent straight man with a "macho" persona, and the other, as a cross-dressing male -- dancing to the Vice Ganda dance tune "Karakaraka." It is unclear whether the two portrayals are separate characters, or are different takes on one character. Joining Marudo in the Skylight Films-produced "Bromance" is Cristine Reyes, who will be paired with the actor onscreen for the first time. The comedy flick is the latest of Deramas' big-screen offerings to tackle a gay theme or feature a gay character in the lead role. "Bromance" is preceded by films such as "The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin," "Moron 5 and the Crying Lady," "This Guy's In Love With U Mare!" and "Sisterakas." According to the official Facebook page of "Bromance: My Brother's Romance," the movie is set to hit theaters in May.
